This aircraft was restored by the
National Air and Space Museum, going on display in 1983. The airframe was
originally thought to be a recycled Fw190A-7 airframe, but recent research may
cast doubt on this theory. Regardless of its provenance, the team of
restorers (Joe Fichera, Mike Lyons, Dale Bucy, and Karl Heinzel) invested well
over 10,000 hours in restoring this aircraft to better than new condition.
Sadly, Mike Lyons passed away shortly after completion of this project, but the
Focke Wulf stands as a tribute to both the men who flew and maintained them, as
well as those who have invested so much time and effort to preserve this
aircraft.